Auckland doctor links crowded housing to measles spread

Friday 5 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 10:57am

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An Otara-based GP says crowded living conditions increase measles vulnerability for children. There are currently six infectious cases nationwide, including three in Auckland. Additionally, Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department has been identified as a location of interest for the virus.

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1. RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 6:29am

   GP worries crowded housing contributing to measles spread in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 5 Dec 2025, 7:43am

   GP fears poor housing driving measles spread (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via Waikato TimesFri 5 Dec 2025, 10:57am

   Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)